Offseason Thread

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Malik Beasley is no longer a target of the federal gambling investigation conducted by the Eastern District of New York, his attorneys, Steve Haney and Mike Schachter, told ESPN on Friday, potentially reopening free agency for one of the NBA's top shooters.

- via ESPN

Wow, that is a big turnaround. How much money did this investigation (which amounted to nothing) cost Malik Beasley? Was it $45 million or something like that?

It will be interesting to see how much of that he can recoup. What level of market is left for him. Or will he be forced into a smaller deal. Maybe even a minimum deal.

"An allegation with no charge, indictment or conviction should never have the catastrophic consequence this has caused Malik. This has literally been the opposite of the presumption of innocence."

Quote from one of his two attorneys Steve Haney.

Sources said that Beasley and the Detroit Pistons were set to complete a three-year, $42 million contract to bring the 28-year-old guard

Beasley, who finished second in the 2024-25 Sixth Man of the Year race, averaged 16.3 points while appearing in all 82 games last season, his first season with Detroit over a nine-year NBA career. Beasley made 319 3-pointers, the most in a season in Pistons franchise history and the second most in the NBA that season, trailing  Anthony Edwards by one trey.

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The Sacramento Kings are no longer actively discussing trades for Malik Monk, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

Monk had been the subject of trade discussions throughout the offseason, though he is valued by the organization for how he's embraced his role within the team.

The team still remain interested in signing Russell Westbrook, added Stein.

He added that SAC will look for another way to open up a roster spot to sign Westbrook.

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Not sure if it was seen or posted on here, but I guess a trade with Simons has been linked to both the Sixers and the Nuggets.

Not sure I believe either. I don't see any way that the Sixers one could work, and they already have 3 young combo guards on their roster.

The Nuggets make some sense. Getting a guy that can play both next to Murray and without Murray would definitely hedge some concerns for Murray's health. It's hard not to get a bit excited about how good Simons could be playing next to Jokic. However, I don't see the trade. The only trade that could possibly work is something around Gordon, but even then other contracts have to be involved going to a third team. Plus, unless the Nuggets really think that some combination of Nnaji, Brown, Watson, and Holmes can take Gordon's place, I don't get the trade.

Gordon's contract gets a lot bigger than it is this year, but it would allow the Cs to reset the apron penalties before the higher salaries kicks in. Gordon could be a great fit at the 4 next to Brown and Tatum, even playing some small-ball 5.

Honestly, I think they are unsubstantiated "rumors" - just click-bait, but they were click-bait for teams that I had never thought of as a fit for Simons.

[SparzWizard]

Malik Beasley is no longer a target of the federal gambling investigation conducted by the Eastern District of New York, his attorneys, Steve Haney and Mike Schachter, told ESPN on Friday, potentially reopening free agency for one of the NBA's top shooters.

- via ESPN

Wow, that is a big turnaround. How much money did this investigation (which amounted to nothing) cost Malik Beasley? Was it $45 million or something like that?

It will be interesting to see how much of that he can recoup. What level of market is left for him. Or will he be forced into a smaller deal. Maybe even a minimum deal.

"An allegation with no charge, indictment or conviction should never have the catastrophic consequence this has caused Malik. This has literally been the opposite of the presumption of innocence."

Quote from one of his two attorneys Steve Haney.

Sources said that Beasley and the Detroit Pistons were set to complete a three-year, $42 million contract to bring the 28-year-old guard

Beasley, who finished second in the 2024-25 Sixth Man of the Year race, averaged 16.3 points while appearing in all 82 games last season, his first season with Detroit over a nine-year NBA career. Beasley made 319 3-pointers, the most in a season in Pistons franchise history and the second most in the NBA that season, trailing  Anthony Edwards by one trey.

Guess it's guilty until proven innocent these days. Just like the good 'ol Deflategate from NFL. Beasley should take the responsible party to court for defamation and hindering him from having a bigger contract.